Dweller at the manor or hall
Originally an English occupational or locational surname, Hall referred to someone who lived or worked in a manor house or a large public building. It stems from the Old English word 'heall', signifying a spacious residence or administrative center. As a first name, it carries an air of quiet dignity and architectural strength.
Less common today
Hall isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,176 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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